The Torch 2013

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“You’re proving today to be good stewards of the resources
you have and part of those resources is knowledge.”
~U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland
Steve Southerland addresses the audience during the Public Safety Diving Mutual Aid
agreement signing ceremony May 30, 2013, at Florida State University Panama City.
The partnership between the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Panama City Fire Department and
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission establishes the Joint Agency in-Water Strike or JAWS
Team. It provides for the cooperation and assistance of public safety diving and marine
response activities among Team members along with the coordination of diving equipment,
training procedures and the use of advanced diving technology resources.
PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Wardlow / The News Herald

4 | TORCH: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
This "Spear in the Sand" painting was created
during Paint Your 'Art Out held at FSU Panama
City on January 26, 2013. The unique venture was
developed through a partnership with The Visual
Arts Center. More than 40 students, FSU Panama
City staff and community members came out for
a night of ‘Nole expression. The event has since
become a tradition with various Paint Your 'Art
Out events at the FSU Panama City campus. Visit
facebook.com/fsupc or check out the Visual Arts
Center at vacnwf.org for paintings and dates.
O n t h e C o v e r :
T O R C H
F O R F L O R I D A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y P A N A M A C I T Y
A L U M N I , D O N O R S A N D F R I E N D S
An FSU Panama City Office of Advancement Publication
E d i t o r s :
Erin Chaffin, Erica Howard, Helen Johnson, Becky Kelly
C o n t r i b u t o r s :
Erin Chaffin, Erica Howard, Helen Johnson, Becky Kelly,
Gail Robbins, Jessica Simmons
P h o t o g r a p h y :
Erin Chaffin, Helen Johnson, Bill Lax, Shaun Saxon
G r a p h i c D e s i g n e r :
Erin Chaffin
F S U P a n a m a C i t y D e a n :
Ken Shaw, Ed.D.
O f f i c e o f A d v a n c e m e n t S t a f f :
Becky Kelly, Director of Advancement
Mary Beth Lovingood, Director of Development
Shannon Sheibe, Alumni Affairs Coordinator
Erin Chaffin, Marketing & Publications Coordinator
Erica Howard, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator
Helen Johnson, Webmaster & Media Specialist
Latasha Jones, Program Assistant
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I N T H I S I SSUE
6 The Dean's Message
14 Education Class Presents Whale Day
21 In the Cloud: FSU Panama City Goes High-Tech
26 ECAP Clinic Grand Opening
45 Local Students Take Flight During AT&T Foundation STEM Camp
46 Faculty News and Notes
49 Awards and Achievements
FEATU R ES
7 Preparing for Freshmen
11 Interns Gain Real-World Experience Beyond the Classroom
16 FSU Panama City Students and Faculty Explore the World
22 The Year in Pictures
P R OF I L ES
10 2012 Notable Nole: Shannon Sheibe
15 2012 Notable Nole: Julia Walker Haley
24 2012 Notable Nole: Charla Perdue Skinner
25 Social Work Student of the Year: Kaitlyn Stafford
SPEC I A L FEATU R E
2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT
29 Campus at a Glance
30 Key Indicators
32 Scholarship Highlights: Tiffany Whitener
33 Contracts and Grants
34 Scholarship Highlights: Erin Wommack
35 Development Board
36 Scholarship Highlights: Gordon Griffith
37 Endowed Scholarship Awards
38 Campaign Update/Foundation Indicators
40 Cumulative Gifts and Pledges
42 Foundation Highlights
43 Signature Events
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the dean ' s message
Dear Alumni and Friends,
This has been an exceptional year for FSU Panama City as we
welcome our inaugural freshman class to campus. In June 2012,
the FSU Board of Trustees announced FSU Panama City would
begin offering a limited range of lower division classes beginning
in fall 2013. With this announcement, FSU Panama City
became a six-year institution, where students can begin and finish
their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Because of this transition, the needs of the campus have evolved,
prompting new facilities and additional hires. The processes from
recruitment to admissions to enrollment had to be modified to
functionforbothtransferstudentsandfirst-timecollegestudents.
Barbara Robinson, Ph.D., became our first Associate Dean of
Undergraduate Studies, and a new Student Achievement and
Advising Center was established to provide additional academic
resources for all our students. There will be more challenges
along the way, but we look forward to seeing our freshman class
through its first semester.
This year brought other exciting changes in academics. The
bachelor’s program in Professional Communication and the
master’s program in Corporate and Public Communication
moved to the College of Applied Studies, bringing the number
of degree programs in the College to four. Transferring these
communication programs from the College of Communication
and Information to this campus’s College of Applied Studies
will provide greater flexibility to develop and modify curricula to
better meet the needs of the region.
Showcasing our high performance standards, FSU received a
number of special recognitions this year. The Florida legislature
recently proposed and approved performance requirements that
outline what state universities need to accomplish in order to be
considered a pre-eminent state research university. In April, the
governorsignedthebillintolaw.Pre-eminentstatusisdetermined
based on a number of factors including, the weighted grade point
average and SAT scores of incoming students, the amount of
annual research expenditures, patents awarded and retention
rates. When universities were reviewed against these standards,
Florida State University met the criteria and was named one of
two pre-eminent universities in the state.
FSU is ranked 42nd among national public universities in U.S.
News and World Report 2013 Best Colleges and aspires to be in
thetop25nationwidewithinthenextseveralyears.InDecember,
U.S. News and World Report also recognized FSU as the most
efficient of the nation's highest ranked universities.
As a regional campus, FSU Panama City aims to exemplify the
high standards of Florida State University while educating the
future workforce of Northwest Florida. This campus is here to
serve you.
Sincerely,
Ken Shaw, Ed.D.
Dean, Florida State University Panama City
Dean, College of Applied Studies

preparing
for
Freshmenat
Florida State University
Panama City
For the past year, staff, faculty and students
have come together to develop a freshman
experience worthy of a major institution.
Planning for the first freshman class began
immediately after the Florida State University
Board of Trustees approved a limited four-
year academic plan for FSU Panama City on
June 8, 2012. The new plan allows the Panama
City campus to offer general education and
lower-level courses focused on the upper-level
majors offered at FSU Panama City.
According to Garnett S. Stokes, Ph.D., Florida
State University provost and executive vice
presidentforAcademicAffairs,“[Offeringthese
courses] will keep more freshmen in Florida by
providing students with an additional State
University System campus to choose from.”
Fall 2013 commemorates the first freshman
class at FSU Panama City. Fifty students, with
majors ranging from engineering to business
administration make up this inaugural class.
MEET BARBARA ROBINSON
With the development of a new undergraduate
class, it was imperative to hire an associate
dean of undergraduate studies. In her new
position, Barbara Robinson, Ph.D., oversees
undergraduate studies, working closely with
campus admissions and advising to implement
the new four-year undergraduate program in
additiontosupportingfreshmanandsophomore
students and student initiatives. Robinson
works directly on all aspects of undergraduate
academic affairs, academic support services and
student life.
“I enjoy being part of the team that welcomes
freshman and sophomore students,” Robinson
said. “It is an exciting time at FSU Panama
City. My role is to work with these students,
their parents, FSU Panama City faculty and
staff to ensure that their beginning college
experience is successful.”
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Robinson, who holds a doctorate in humanities (2009) and a master’s in
Communication (1995) from FSU, has more than 28 years of experience in
student affairs and academic advising. Most recently, Robinson served as the
associate dean for student affairs for the FSU College of Communication and
Information. Here, she collaborated with the college’s directors, faculty members
and academic advisors to resolve student issues related to admissions, academic
integrity and administrative policies and procedures.
RECRUITMENT
Admissions officers began recruiting rising juniors and seniors though school
visits, campus tours and workshops within the campus' service district. Recruiters
visited 150 high schools in Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf,
Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington
counties. More than 90 tours were given of the campus. Open House Days were
held in October and February and brought more than 230 potential students to
the campus.
Joining veteran admissions officer Michelle Hoegg, new additions to the
recruitment staff include Casey Lathem, Chelsea Snowden and Isiah Williams.
Lathem and Snowden are both recent FSU Panama City graduates and Williams
graduated from the main campus last year. In addition to the new recruitment
officers, Chris Purpura was hired as enrollment management officer to help
process freshmen applications and Katherine Kamback became the academic
adviser for freshmen and lower-division students.
As part of the recruitment effort, a call center was established in November 2012
to reach out to all potential new students. The mission of the call center is to
have current FSU Panama City students contact prospective students to provide
information about their collegiate experience, offer reminders about deadlines
and answer questions. Since November, the call center has made more than
6,000 calls to prospective students.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVISING CENTER
It was vital to provide students, including freshmen, an achievement center
to help cultivate academic success. Located on the ground floor of the Office
Building, the Student Achievement and Advising Center (the Center) provides
academic advising and tutoring to support students as they establish and realize
their personal, academic and career goals.
The primary focus of the Center is student success and retention from enrollment
through graduation. With expertise on university policies, resources, academic
and career opportunities, and extensive training in effective guidance, the Center
promotes students’ progress and growth throughout their academic careers.
"I enjoy being part of the team that welcomes
freshman and sophomore students.
It is an exciting time at FSU Panama City."
- Barbara robinson, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
FSU Panama City
Open
House
# of student
attendees
87 for Oct. 2012
148 for Feb. 2013
6,000calls made by the
Call Center
campus tours90
Recruitment
Statistics
high school visits
150
freshmen fall 2013
application history
Aug.'12
30applications
sept. '12
82applications
oct. '12
90applications
nov. '12
38applications
dec. '12
25applications
jan.'13
152applications
feb. '13
124applications
mar. '13
71applications
apr. '13
66applications
may. '13
33applications
jun. '13
22applications
total
733applications

At top of page: A group of
freshmen at the New Student
Orientation held in June 2013.
Above: Associate Dean of
Undergraduate Studies Barbara
Robinson with Academic Adviser
Katherine Kamback and Student
Achievement and Advising
Center Coordinator Justin
Fazekas.
Left: New student Stephanie
Gipson listens during orientation.
Forming relationships with advisers empowers students to take personal responsibility
and ownership of their educational endeavors.
Robinson, Kamback and Student Achievement and Advising Center Coordinator
Justin Fazekas administer the Center. Since working at the Center, Fazekas has created
a certified tutor-training program, insuring that all student tutors are College Reading
Learning Association certified, has planned upcoming workshops and has created a testing
room for online distance-learning students. As part of the Center, the new testing room
has 14 computers and a proctor.
MARKETING
In conjunction with the University's recruitment efforts, a cohesive marketing message
was delivered to potential students and the community. Television commercials,
billboards and printed materials were distributed encouraging students to choose "The
FSU that fits you." The overall campaign won several awards and accolades, including
a Gold ADDY and Judges Choice from the Bay County chapter of the American
Advertising Federation.
ORIENTATION
The first of three freshman orientations was held in late June. Students received a
comprehensive overview of the campus, services and programs. Each students scored a
goody bag full of items to help them show their new 'Nole school spirit including a water
bottle, car magnet and a freshman T-shirt.
WELCOME FRESHMEN
The hard work has paid off. With the belief that it is better to start small
and build strong, FSU Panama City opened its doors to 50 freshmen
this fall. “It is hard to know who is more excited about freshmen being
on our campus this fall—us or them,” said Melissa Conner, Director
of Admissions. “It has been a sincere pleasure meeting them and their
families as we have gone through several cycles of orientations to
prepare them for their first semester here. The students are eager and
the family members have been so very supportive. This is going to be a
great semester.”
A unique
T-shirt was
given to the
inaugural
freshman
class.
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Noteable 'Noles
Shannon Sheibe graduated from FSU Panama City
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional
Communication in 2009 and a Master of Science
degree in Corporate and Public Communication
in 2010. As an undergraduate, she organized the
Communication Club at FSU Panama City and
served as its president from 2007 to 2009. In 2008,
Sheibe joined the staff of United Way of Northwest
Florida as marketing assistant and was promoted
to Marketing and Communication Specialist in
2010. In 2012, she became the Development and
Alumni Affairs Coordinator for FSU Panama City.
She is active in the American Advertising Federation
Panama City Chapter and has served as treasurer
(2011-2012) and chairwoman for the ADDY Awards
Committee (2012). She was also a member of the
Bay County Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012
Leadership Bay Class.
"While at FSU Panama City, Shannon was an
outstanding student both in the classroom
and as a student leader. Shannon is a great
example of a Notable 'Nole."
~ Mike Wallace, Ph.D.
Faculty, Communication, FSU Panama City
Notable
'NOLESHANNON SHEIBE ('09, '10)

The internship is an opportunity from which students hope to
gain meaningful work experience that can be translated into a
career after graduation, but is often synonymous with making
copies, pouring coffee and filing paperwork. FSU Panama City
has ditched the stale coffee and copies and replaced them with
real-worldexperienceandapplications.Thispastyear,FSUPanama
City interns have developed life-saving technology, worked on the
set of a local movie and planned a large-scale community event.
FSU Panama City is redefining what it means to be an intern.
iSirona
Each year, Florida State University Panama City’s electrical and
computer engineering students are required to participate in a
two-semester project that allows student groups to take what they
have learned in the classroom and apply it to a real-world project.
For recent computer engineering grad Dannielle Anderson and
electrical engineering grad Belinda Gunter that meant teaming up
with iSirona, an industry leader in providing solutions for medical
device integration.
“This project presents the opportunity to bridge academia and
industry, and iSirona is a proud sponsor. As both an iSirona
representative and as Senior Design Project Mentor, I not only
get to develop that ‘real-world’ problem, but also get the gratifying
experience of watching these young protégés take this problem to
task by brainstorming ideas, formulating design, implementing
solutions and finally, demonstrating the knowledge they are
acquiring,” said Rick Hurst, software developer for iSirona.
iSirona software facilitates the collection of patient data and then
synchronizes it with medical devices, for instance information from
a heart rate monitor can be directly downloaded to an electronic
record. Many medical devices either cannot communicate with
other devices or the devices were connected through elaborate
cables, creating hazards and lack of mobility. Anderson and Gunter
were challenged with developing wireless technology capable
of transmitting information between devices. Using a process of
reverse engineering, taking apart the currently used connections
and analyzing their working detail, these students were able to
construct a wireless transmitter, known as Bluetooth technology
that transferred data at a distance of 100 ft. This distance exceeded
the project specification requirement of 10 ft., allowing for greater
mobility between rooms in a medical facility.
In addition to the successful completion of their project, Anderson
and Gunter were invited to join iSirona at the Healthcare
Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2013
Annual Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. HIMSS is the
largest health information and technology conference in the world,
considered the “Super Bowl” of conferences where global leaders in
the healthcare industry come together to both showcase and learn
about the latest technologies and trends in healthcare.
“It was awesome to know that we contributed to iSirona’s
product demonstration at such a large, distinguished conference,”
Anderson said. “I’m grateful that we had the opportunity to work
with a local company. It was a great experience and ultimately led
to employment for both of us.”
“Thanks to local companies such as iSirona our students have
real engineering problems for their capstone projects. We are
HELLO
my name is
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FSU Panama City Interns Gain
real-world
Experience Beyond the Classroom
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proud of what Belinda and Dannielle were able to accomplish in
just two semesters,” said Geoffrey Brooks, Ph.D., Florida State
University Panama City Electrical Engineering professor.
Although Anderson and Gunter graduated in spring 2013, they
said they hope to continue working with Hurst and iSirona
on a few unfinished project details. One of their goals includes
the development of a “many-to-one” device that allows for the
transmission of patient information from several medical devices
to one computer. Another goal would enable to device to store
medical data internally in case the computer is off-line.
This has been a unique opportunity for both Anderson and
Gunter to showcase their talents, which not only speaks volumes
on their resumes, but will also be instrumental in creating great
interest in companies, like iSirona, looking to recruit talent.
East Side Story
This past spring, three FSU Panama City communication
students, Evgeniya Stetsenko, Joshua Schmidt and Michaelean
Dyer had the opportunity to intern with the cast, crew and
producers of the upcoming film East Side Story.
East Side Story is a coming of age dance film. During summer
break in Panama City Beach, Jennifer, from Beverly Hills,
meets Ken who shares her passion for dance. They fall in love
while practicing for the 2nd Annual Florida State-Wide Dance
Contest.
The students had the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of
tasks, which gave them a broad experience and understanding of
the work that goes into a large production. Stetsenko, Schmidt
and Dyer’s tasks included everything from coordination of
digital and social media to assisting with hair and makeup and
occasionally filling in as a movie extra. The interns also had
the chance to work alongside actor, writer, choreographer and
director David Winters. Winters has produced more than 80
films and acted in 43, including roles in the original Broadway
and movie versions of West Side Story.
Director David Winters said in an interview with local news
station, WJHG, “I’ve heard there’s 300,000 people here and
with the music and the dancing and these two people falling in
love, I think it will be very special.”
East Side Story was filmed this spring at various local venues,
including Pier Park shopping mall and Club La Vela. Bay
County Film Commissioner Julie Gordon and FSU Panama
City Professional Communication instructor Michael Wallace,
Ph.D., where the leading force in creating the opportunity for
these students to work on the film.
“The internship was interesting because of who you are
communicating with. You never know who you might be
talking to, the director, a cast member or crew. You have to be
professional,” said Evgeniya Stetsanko, a first year Professional
Communication student. “It's incredible the people you get to
meet. You never know how those connections will help after
graduation.”
Mask Parade & Gala
Students must complete a 150-hour practicum as part of the
requirementsfortheGraduateCertificateinEventManagement.
For May 2013 graduate Kristin Evans, this became a balancing
act between completing her master's degree in Corporate
and Public Communication, her full-time job as Manager
of Marketing and Communication at Gulf Coast Electric
Cooperative, Inc. and studying to complete her comprehensive
exams in the spring.
“I had to choose an event that occurred within the spring 2013
semester, so when I started thinking of local events occurring
within that time frame that might make for an interesting
practicum, the Mask Gala was the first to come to mind,” Evans
said. “It is an event with a great reputation that draws many
attendees every year.”
Initially developed by Hospice of Metro Denver™ as “The Mask
Project” and later brought to Covenant Hospice in Panama City,
The Mask Parade & Gala has been a Bay County tradition for the
past 11 years. The event is known for its silent auction featuring
unique masks created by both local and world-renowned artists
and celebrities. This year’s silent auction included masks painted
by celebrities such as Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tony Dovolani
from Dancing with the Stars, Arnold Palmer, Jim Belushi and
Coach Bobby Bowden.
Nanisa Anderson (FSU '07), Development & Communications
Manager for Covenant Hospice, is responsible for the
coordination and production of the event, and also served as the
supervisor for Kristin Evans's practicum. “I admire Nanisa and
thought that she would be a good manager to work with and
learn from, so I reached out to her and asked if she would be
willing to have me assist with the event,” Evans said.
As part of her practicum, Evans gave recommendations for
updates to the event website; helped to identify and contact
potential sponsors/auction donors for the event; wrote thank-
you notes and created Heart of Hospice awards for the post-
event proof of performance packets; proofed event news releases;
attended volunteer meetings; assisted with the set-up and tear-
down of the event; worked registration and check-out at the
event. She also worked registration at the preview party.
For Evans, the practium was more than just an application of
the skills learned in her Event Management classes.“I was able

At top, left, Belinda Gunter and Dannielle Anderson teamed up with iSirona for their Senior Design project. At top, right, Chad and Kristin Evans pose
at the Mask Parade Gala held April 13, 2013. Kristin worked with the Mask Parade & Gala for her Event Management Certificate practicum. Bottom,
crew members and extras of "East Side Story" rally before filming at Pier Park in February.
to meet some great contacts through this event, not only as
professional peers, but also as friends,” she said. “In addition,
I learned about generating sponsorships, as well as working
with volunteers. Although I do not have to recruit sponsors or
work with volunteers through my current job, this was the most
valuable information that I learned and can apply to future
volunteer activities.”
The most memorable experience from the pracitcum was the
event itself. “It was really nice, and it was apparent that the
guests were enjoying themselves,” she said. “In fact, one of the
sponsors that I recruited came up to me and told me how much
they enjoyed the event. They had never been before, but plan
to be back. Also, the preview party at the Visual Arts Center for
the artists and their guests was fun. The artists were really proud
of their work, and you could tell that they enjoyed having an
evening where they could bring their guests to a more intimate
environment to view their work.”
The 2013 Mask Parade & Gala raised $97,000 in net revenue.
Money generated from the Gala directly benefit patients of
Covenant Hospice in Bay and Gulf County. Anderson stated
that the entire community rallies behind this event because it
supports their hometown hospice which cares for neighbors,
friends, co-workers and relatives. “One of the greatest
lessons we can teach new graduates is the gift of giving back
and embracing community service,” Anderson said. “Our
partnership with FSU Panama City gives students a hands-
on experience in event coordination, vendor negotiations and
donor appreciation. The proudest moment is seeing graduates
go on to become professionals who give back and serve their
community.”
Evan's advice to future interns is to work on an event or project
that appeals to you. “Make sure to choose an area that is of
interest to you, and give the manager or supervisor that you
are working for your all,” she said. “They can provide a great
reference! Also make sure to take advantage of all opportunities
to learn new information or a new skill. This experience is sure
to benefit you in the future.”
IMAGE COURTESY OF Ryan Acevedo / shotbyacevedo.com
"It's incredible the
people you get to
meet. You never
know how those
connections will help
after graduation."
— Evgeniya Stetsenko
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WHALE DAY
Education class presents sixth annual
April 24 was Whale Day at FSU Panama City. Elementary education instructor
Cristina Rios conceived of Whale Day as a way to demonstrate didactic teaching
methods that not only convey information and instruct, but entertain as well
and engage the learner’s mind. This year marked the sixth annual celebration
of Elementary Education’s Whale day for students in Rios’ Teaching Second
Languages (TSL 4080) class.
TSL 4080 instructs soon-to-be educators in methods on how to interact and
communicate with children whose first language is not English. Rios uses a variety
ofcreativeeducationaltechniquestohelpherstudentsdevelopsuccessfulinteractive
curriculum. They then apply the curriculum to teach a group of elementary school
students from the Panama City Advanced School about whales.
Rios chose whales as the focus of this exercise because of the variety of whale species
that have their own distinctive behaviors and ways of communicating parallel to
human beings.
“There are whales found in every ocean in the world with their own regional
dialects, in the same way there are children from different nationalities. It is very
interesting to learn about the language of whales and what it communicates,” Rios
said. “Language and effective communication are very important, especially in the
classroom.”
TSL 4080 students are challenged to find effective ways to
communicate with diverse groups of children in the classroom and
engage them in the learning process. For this class project, students
demonstrated interactive learning using conservation as their subject.
Rios’ classes worked in conjunction with the Whale and Dolphin
Conservation Society (WDCS) and have adopted ten whales since
the relationship began in 2007. The WDCS was established in 1987
and is the “leading charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare
of all whales and dolphins (also known as cetaceans).”
The class created posters describing whale
behavior and divided the subjects into stations
that the students from the Panama City
Advanced School toured. Each station had
an interactive component in addition to an
academic message. At the interactive stations
children were able to mimic whale behaviors.
A comb skimmed through dried krill in a tub
of water simulated baleen and how whales
filter zooplankton in order to eat. Children
used tongs as teeth to grab gummie fish in a
tub of water demonstrating the eating habits of
toothed whales such as the killer whale. Another
station demonstrated the whale swimming
behaviors of breaching, spyhopping, lobtailing
and slapping. The children were able to mirror
these behaviors with a toy whale in a container
of water. Rios’ class had to get very creative
developing fun facts and interactive activities to
engage the children for an hour and a half.
The grand finale to Whale Day
was juice and cupcakes placed
in the shape of a whale. Cups
of snacks that looked like
zooplankton rounded out the
treats.
By helen johnson and jessica simmons

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"Julia's success as an undergraduate student at FSU Panama City encouraged her to pursue a career in education
and advanced education and training within her field.Through her strong commitment to community service and
expanding learning opportunities for students, Julia has made a significant contribution to education and the
quality of life in our community."
~ Lisa Jemison, Administrative Support,
Office of Student Affairs, FSU Panama City
Notable
'NOLEJULIA WALKER HALEY, Ed.D. ('04)
Julia Walker Haley graduated from FSU Panama City
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education in 1994. While a student at FSU Panama
City, Haley was a member of the Garnet Key Society. In
1999, she completed her master's degree in Counseling
and Psychology from Troy University and in 2012, she
completed her doctoral degree in the field of Curriculum
and Instruction from University of West Florida. She is
the administrative assistant at the Oakland Terrace
School for the Performing Arts. Haley was the recipient
of Bay District Schools Teacher of the Year for Oscar
Patterson Elementary School, Who's Who Among
America's Teachers and the Ida Baker Distinguished
Minority Educator of the Year. She is actively involved
with numerous community organizations including
the Panama City Rescue Mission, Bridges to Circles
of Bay County and Word Focused Women Fellowship
Community Outreach.

A ROAD LESS
TRAVELED
The past year has provided multiple opportunities for travel and
civic engagement for Florida State University Panama City faculty
and students. From helping improve literacy levels in Africa and
Tuvalu, to educating FSU students in Spain, to teaching young
children to speak English, faculty and students have personally
tried to make a difference and provide inspiration to others.
EDUCATION FACULTY HELPS RAISE
LITERACY LEVELS IN AFRICA AND
Tuvalu
Earlier this spring, Marion Fesmire, Ed.D., an associate instructor
in Elementary Education at Florida State University Panama City,
conducted separate journeys to the Polynesian island nation of
Tuvalu and Ethiopia with one mission: to improve literacy levels
in primary schools.
In May, Fesmire, along with Flavia Ramos-Mattoussi, Ed.D.,
associate director of the Center for International Studies in
Educational Research and Development (CISERD), spent two
weeks in Tuvalu observing the teaching practices in eight pre-
school centers and one primary school in the main island of
Funafuti. The team provided immediate support and suggestions
to the teachers on how to improve literacy levels while designing a
three-year plan for an early grade literacy program.
“I’d love for them to have us back to teach for even a semester
because it’s really the little things that make all the difference,”
Fesmire said.
Back in America, Fesmire continues to try to make a difference
overseas. She and a friend, Patsy Forrest, are creating educational
posters, such as alphabet posters of common animals and local
fruit, to adorn classroom walls.
She even has enlisted the help of her spring Elementary Education
students at FSU Panama City to develop dialogic reading activities
for early childhood education centers. The books were written
in Mother Tongue by teachers in Tuvalu. Fesmire said it was a
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FSU Panama City Students
and Faculty Explore the Globe

unique teaching experience for her students because they had to take into account the cultural
and language differences they normally would not have encountered.
Fesmire said she also hopes to organize a donation of basic school and recess equipment to be
sent to Tuvalu.
In June, Fesmire spent three and a half weeks visiting colleges in Ethiopia, in East Africa. She
workedwithassociateprofessorofReadingandLanguageArts,Young-SukKim,Ed.D.,professor
of Educational Leadership and Policy, Jeffrey Milligan, Ph.D., and FSU colleague and associate
director of the Center for International Studies in Educational Research and Development
(CISERD) at the Learning Systems Institute, Flavia Ramos-Mattoussi, Ed.D.
The trip was part of a larger initiative focusing on raising the current literacy level of students in
grades 1-8 in Ethiopia. The overall initiative, Reading for Ethiopia’s Achievement Developed
(READ), a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
and implemented by the Research Triangle Institute and its partners, including FSU, is charged
with designing literacy programs and courses and implementing new teaching methodologies.
“There are initiatives starting in a lot of countries to boost the K-12 literacy rate,” Fesmire said.
The FSU team is working in conjunction with other organizations, such as Save the Children, to
reachacommongoalofraisingtheliteracylevelofthestudentsinEthiopia.Eachorganizationhas
a separate task to complete, which will make a difference as a whole. The goal of her team’s efforts
was to supply immediate support to the instructors at the Colleges of Teacher Education (CTE)
via workshops and suggestions, develop literacy syllabi that coordinate with the new reading
materials for grades 1-4, and implement a five-year program designed to work in collaboration
with the instructors of the CTEs on how to educate their own students aspiring to be teachers.
This initial visit to Ethiopia was for research purposes. Fesmire and the team met with the
faculty, staff and deans of various Ethiopian Colleges of Teacher Education to discuss literacy
goals, observe current literacy practices, and identify program needs and possible obstacles. They
also interviewed the students aspiring to be future educators to understand what they need
from course curriculum and visited several primary classrooms to observe the current teaching
methodologies in hopes of improving them.
“Right now, the colleges don’t even have a course on how to teach small children to read, so we
are now developing four courses for them,” Fesmire said.
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“I’d love for them
to have us back
to teach for
even a semester
because it’s really
the little things
that make all the
difference.”
Marion Fesmire, research
associate in elementary
education, FSU Panama City
At top, left, Marion Fesmire, Ed.D.,
with Zewdu Gebrekidan, Assessment
Specialist in Ethiopia, and FSU Learning
Systems Institute faculty Flavia Ramos-
Mattoussi, Ed.D., Research Associate,
and Jeffrey Milligan, Ph.D., LSI Director.
in Ethiopia. At top right, Fesmire in
Tulvalu observing teaching practices in
a pre-school center in the main Island
of Funafuti. Above, Tuvaluan school
children.

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This is one aspect of their strategic plan to help CTE instructors train future educators. The four
courses the team plans to propose will provide training in methods and strategies for teaching
beginning reading, reading in a content area, assessing and differentiating instruction, and
teaching a second language.
Fesmire and her colleagues plan to return incrementally during the next few years to continue
training the CTE faculty and adapting the plan as needed.
“Every group has to build sustainability so, that’s our challenge for the next five years.” Fesmire
said.
BUSINESS FACULTY TEACHES ABROAD
During the first six weeks of the summer semester 2013, Gary Bliss, DBA, Florida State
University Panama City associate in business administration traveled to Valencia, Spain, to
serve as faculty for the Florida State University International Programs (FSU IP). As part of
the program, Bliss taught a variety of business courses, including multinational business
administration and finance, at the FSU Valencia Study Center to students participating in the
program. This year was his second year teaching abroad as part of the FSU IP program.
“It is a competitive process to be selected,” Bliss said. “I really feel privileged to be a part of this
program and have the opportunity to go abroad, especially to Valencia.”
At top, left, the Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid, Spain. Above, the gates to
the city of Valencia, Spain. The yellow building behind the gate, to the right, is home to the Florida State
University campus. Middle, left, Bliss at a faculty gathering at the Valencia campus. Bottom, left, Gary
Bliss, D.B.A., associate in Business Administration.

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The Florida State University’s International Program consistently
is ranked in the top 15 of U.S. study abroad programs with
more than 1,600 students studying in locations across the world
every year. The program allows both students and teachers the
opportunity to work within their field while experiencing cultures
around the world. “It is my opinion, that Valencia is the premier
International Program,” Bliss said.
Bliss noted the key difference to his approach teaching abroad
was field trips. Every week Bliss would take students outside the
classroom to explore the city, local businesses and events. They
visited local wineries, toured Lladró, the famous porcelain figurine
manufacturing company, and attended festivals to research
international business practices.
“We were constantly doing something, and then we would take
that knowledge and try to apply it to multinational business
operations or finance.” Bliss said.
Bliss said he believes his teaching experience in Valencia has
enhanced his presentation skills and how he engages with his
students at FSU Panama City. He adjusted his course schedule at
FSU Panama City to include weekly field trips to local businesses
and events and guest speakers in the classroom.
“A good professor is constantly evolving, and that was one of the
biggest leaps that I have ever had,” Bliss said.
Bliss was able to enjoy much of what Spain had to offer. He visited
places such as the Valencia Bioparc, the City of Arts and Sciences
and the local aquarium along with his wife and students.
Bliss has been accepted as faculty for the program again next
summer in Valencia to continue to teach business administration.
“I absolutely look forward to going back again,” he said.
BUSINESS STUDENT GOES BEYOND
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
For Business Administration junior Oliver Pettis, the decision to
participate in the International Program was a combination of his
love for travel as well as a family legacy. His mother, Stephanie
Pettis, an FSU alumna, studied music performance in Italy as an
undergraduate more than 20 years ago.
“I knew that I wanted to follow in my mom’s footsteps,” Pettis
said. “Originally, I wanted to go to England, but after learning
about what classes were offered and the fact that I am fluent in
Spanish, Valencia, Spain, was ultimately a better fit.”
Dr. Bliss was instrumental in helping Pettis decide what classes
would work best with his program of study. “When I realized that
I could travel and get school credit for it, I was like, sign me up,”
Pettis said.
The spring trip lasted from January until mid-April 2013. The
only FSU Panama City student there, Pettis joined 70 students
from the main campus as well as 10 faculty members as part of the
program. While there, Pettis studied Business Writing in Spanish,
Introduction to Marketing, Multi-International Enterprises and
Spanish Cinema.
Pettis noted one of the best experiences from the trip came
outside of the classroom. Pettis, and several other students fluent
in Spanish, worked with young children to teach them to speak
English. The students went to the home of the children and taught
them English through interactive games such as English hangman.
Oliver Pettis made several close friends with students from the main
campus in Tallahassee after the group climbed to the top of Park Güell
in Barcelona.

“The families would make these amazing meals for us,” Pettis
said. “I loved the time we spent with them.”
“Even though I was only there for three months, I feel like it’s
my home now,” Pettis said of his experience. “I can always go
back there in my memories. The city was so great, very dynamic
and rich in culture.”
For Pettis, his best memory was when he and eight FSU students
climbed to the top of Park GÜell, designed by the famous artist
Spanish Gaudi.
“Though I didn’t know them beforehand, after we climbed (Park
GÜell) I knew that we are going to be friends for life,” he said.
“One of the best parts of the trip was the friends that I made.”
Although in Spain at separate times, Bliss and Pettis worked and
studied at the same facility in Valencia. “It was a great setup,”
Pettis said. “The dorms were on the third and fourth floors, and
the classrooms where on the bottom level. I loved being able to
just get up and walk downstairs to go to class.”
“Traveling is all about adaptability,” Pettis said. “This experience
taught me to lose all fear of talking to people. I know that this
ability to interact with people will help me both in my studies,
and later in my future career.”
Pettis said he highly recommends the International Program to
any student thinking about studying abroad.
“Anyone who participates in the International Program will
grow as a person,” he said. “It gives you an immense amount of
confidence.”
He also encourages students to not let finances become a barrier
to travel. Financial aid was a major reason Pettis was able to
participate in the International Studies Program. “Financial
aid was the only way I was able to do it. I applied for every
scholarship out there. You have to be diligent, but there’s a
lot of help out there. The trip was much more affordable than
you think. As long as you stay focused, studying abroad is very
achievable.”
Pettis was able to use funds from Florida Pre-pay designated for
housing, which most Panama City campus students usually do
not use, to pay for room and board in Spain.
In addition to Spain, study abroad academic programs include
the Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Ecuador, England, France, Israel, Italy, Peru, Republic of
Panama, Russia, Switzerland and Turkey. For more information
on International Programs, visit international.fsu.edu.
"Even though I was only there for three
months, I feel like it's my home now.
I can always go back there in my memories."
Oliver pettis, business administration student
At top, Olver Pettis with fellow classmates in Valencia, Spain. At right, Pettis with several of the young Spanish students. In addition to his studies, he
helped to teach English to young students through fun games like English hangman.

FSU Panama City Works to
Meet Florida's High-Tech Needs
As technology has evolved, Florida has
become a leader in high-tech employment.
To maintain the state’s status, the Florida
State Board of Education teamed with the
State College and University System for
Integrated Technology of Florida. The
program, which included an $850,000
grant in June 2012 to Florida State
University Panama City, aims to ensure
the future workforce is fluent in digital
technology.
Technology education for elementary
through graduate school students is
included.
FSU Panama City was tasked with training
Jackson and Bay county middle school
teachers on Microsoft Excel and Word as
a teaching tool. A model for middle school
IT at Everitt Middle School will continue
to certify teachers and students on the
subject.
The university had until Sept. 30 to
implement the programs.
To educate more advanced students,
the FSU Panama City also will launch a
master’s program in Cloud/Virtualization
Technology in Fall 2014. If the project
continues, the University of West Florida
will model a program off FSU Panama
City in 2015.
Cloud virtualization is a relatively new
technology for data storage.
Other grant recipients included Florida
College at Jacksonville and the Citrix
Academy at Brevard College, which agreed
to supply and maintain school laptops
and other equipment, create free and
subscription web-based curriculum, fund
substitutes while teachers are at technology
training and provide other technology-
driven educational tools.
Florida’s tech industry ranked fifth
nationwide in 2012, according to Cyber
States 2013: The Definitive State by
State Analysis of High-Tech Industry.
The industry accounted for 270,900 tech
workers with an average wage of $74,900,
the study states.
The other top tech states included
California, Texas, New York and Virginia.
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1. AUGUST 13: The Camille Butchikas ECAP Clinic opens to the public. The mission of the
clinic is to provide Applied Behavior services to children diagnosed with autism and other
related disorders. 2. AUGUST 28: Dean Ken Shaw and Dan Nix welcome students back to
campus with cake and ice cream. 3. SEPTEMBER 20: Florida State College for Women and
FSU alumni, graduating more than 50 years ago, come together for the Emeritus Alumni
Gathering. 4. OCTOBER 10: At the student chapter of the American Advertising Federation
monthly meeting, DanceLife Dance Studio demonstrates the importance of dance in
communication. 5. OCTOBER 27: Homecoming celebrations conclude with the War
Chant and Torch Run to Tallahassee. 6. OCTOBER 26: In conjunction with Homecoming,
the Alumni Reception honors all past FSU Panama City grads and announces the 2012
Notable 'Noles. 7. NOVEMBER 11: UCSI students learn safety and legal principles that
related to working in underwater environments. 8. DECEMBER 7: Engineering students
demonstrate a wide array of inventions and products at the Engineering Research and
Design Presentation. 9. DECEMBER 16: Convocation honors the more than 180 students
who graduated in summer and fall of 2012. 10. JANUARY 26: In a joint effort with the Visual
Arts Center and FSU Panama City, students, staff and community members come together
to create their own iconic Spear in the Sand painting. 11. JANUARY 26: FSU College of
Applied Studies Communication Program presents author Agnes Furey who lectures
on the power of restorative justice. 12. FEBRUARY 21: The Program in Applied Behavior
Analysis presents Aubrey Daniels, Ph.D., who speaks on "13 Management Practices that
Waste Time and Money." 13. FEBRUARY 23: A record-breaking number of 148 potential
students attend Open House. 14. MARCH 9: The Psychology Club hosts a Masquerade
Ball for students, faculty and staff. 15. MARCH 19: Student Government Council President
Kalab Hoover and Dean Shaw play frisbee. 16. MARCH 18-21: Student Government Council
hosts Spring Fling, a week-long event of outdoor activities, food and fun. 17. APRIL 1:
The Civil Engineering Association at FSU Panama City hosts a soccer game for students.
18. APRIL 23: Students from Cristina Rios' Teaching Second Language (TSL) class teach
elementary schools students from Panama City Advanced School about whales. 19. MAY 5:
At Commencement a total of 351 degrees are awarded for the 2012 - 2013 academic year.
20. MAY 30: FSU Panama City and local law enforcement officials celebrate a partnership to
create a Joint Agency in-Water Strike team, JAWS, focused on marine criminal investigation.
21. JUNE 20: Capt. Don Walsh speaks about his experience
with deep sea exploration during the "Deep Submergence:
Past, Present and Future of Ocean Exploration" dive
symposium at Florida State University Panama City.
22. JUNE 27: Students pose at the first orientation for
the inaugural freshman class.
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Notable
'NOLE CHARLA SKINNER PERDUE ('02, '11)
Charla Skinner Perdue graduated from FSU Panama City with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 2002 and a Master
of Science degree in Criminology in 2011. While an undergraduate
student, she was one of the first of three students to complete
the Underwater Crime Scene Investigation Certificate program.
Perdue worked to establish a partnership program between
the Public Safety and Security undergraduate program at FSU
Panama City and the North Bay Haven Criminal Justice Career
Academy. This program allows high school students to be
introduced to the foundation of criminological theory, courts, law
enforcement, corrections and forensic science. Perdue chaired
the 2002 American Heart Association Heart Ball and was the
recipient of the 2002 Fundraiser of the Year award. She is a
member of the Bay Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors
and the Guardian Ad Litem program. Through her church, she has
been on mission trips to places such as West Africa and India.
"Charla truly has a serving heart and giving spirit of a
Notable 'Nole. I am proud of Charla's passion for her
chosen field and many years of community service."
~ Chuck Perdue

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Kaitlyn Stafford, a graduate student in Social Work at Florida
State University Panama City, was recently awarded the Emerald
Coast Student Social Worker of the Year award from the National
Association of Social Workers (NASW). This annual award
recognizes outstanding nominees in social work.
“Itisdefinitelyanhonortoberecognized.Ihadtheopportunityto
get involved in NASW as a student representative on the steering
committee and have loved every minute of the experience,”
Stafford said.
According to the NASW, the Student Social Worker of the
Year award honors a student member who best exemplifies the
profession’svaluesandethicswhilealsodemonstratingoutstanding
potential as a leader in the field. Stafford's achievements include
her field placement at DaVita Dialysis where she provided
assessment, treatment planning, education, and referral to
patients undergoing kidney dialysis. In addition, she worked with
Children’s Home Society of Florida and Florida Therapy Services
where she provided assistance with dependency issues and targeted
case management.
“It is especially important for social workers to get involved in
a professional organization,” Stafford said about her work. “It is
important for us to continue to lobby, advocate and connect with
other social workers as well as policy makers so that we can do
what our hearts call us to do as social workers, which is help others
and make a difference.”
Stafford completed her Master in Social Work program and
graduated with high honors in August 2013. She received her
undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology
from Louisiana State University in May 2010.
She has been working as an intern in the military unit at Emerald
CoastBehavioralHospitalandsaidshehopestocontinueherwork
there as a professional social worker for active and retired military
personnel upon her graduation this summer. As a military spouse,
Stafford believes it is an honor and a privilege to work each day
with the men and women who serve our country.
“Kaitlyn is a high achiever, both academically and professionally.
She will be an asset to the field of social work through direct
practice and advocacy,” said Claire Calohan, research associate at
FSU Panama City and the instructor who nominated Stafford for
the award.
FSU Panama City Student Wins
Student Social Worker
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Above: FSU Panama City instructor in Social Work Claire Calohan and Kaitlyn Stafford at the National Association of Social Workers banquet.
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GRAND OPENING: (From left to right) George Butchikas, founder, George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism; Carolyn Butchikas,
executive director, George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism; daughter Camille Butchikas; Rachel Wagner, ECAP clinical
director; Amy Polick, Ph.D., ECAP program director; and Ken Shaw, dean of FSU Panama City, pose outside the new Camille
Butchikas ECAP Clinic during the grand opening on August 13, 2012.
The Camille Butchikas ECAP Clinic was established in August
2012 as the latest addition to Florida State University Early
Childhood (FSU ECAP) Autism Program. The new clinic
was named in honor of Camille Butchikas whose
father George Butchikas established the George A.
Butchikas Foundation for Autism and has been a
generous benefactor to FSU ECAP.
The state-of-the-art clinic is used by FSU ECAP to
provide ABA services to children diagnosed with autism
and other related disorders. Previously an “in-home only”
program, the new clinic gives parents the option to have
therapy at home, in the clinic or across both locations.
Carolyn Butchikas, executive director for the Foundation, said
she believes the clinic will make a difference in autism education.
“We have experienced the remarkable difference Applied
Behavior Analysis makes in the life of an autistic child," she said.
The partnership between the Butchikas Foundation for
Autism, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program
and ECAP began in 2001 soon after the programs were
established at FSU Panama City. The ECAP program
provides intensive behavioral therapy services to children
with autism through the specialized training graduate
students receive in the master’s of Psychology
degree with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
at FSU Panama City.
Since that time, hundreds of children in Bay County
and their families have benefited from program services
made possible through contributions provided by the
Butchikas Foundation for Autism. The Foundation recently
made a $50,000 donation in April 2013. The gift marked
the twelfth year the Butchikas Autism Foundation has
supported the ECAP program bringing the Foundation’s
total contributions to $380,000. The foundation also made
a $15,000 contribution to assist in furnishing and equipping
the new clinic. According to George and Carolyn Butchikas,
the donations would not have been possible without the
community’s support.
New Ecap Clinic Strives to Make a
Difference in Autism Education
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E
ANNUAL
REPORT
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strength
skill
character
m i s s i o n
statement
Florida State University Panama
City enhances communities
and creates opportunities by
providing access to high-quality
undergraduate and graduate
programs, as well as encouraging
regional military and business
research partnerships to enrich
and empower individuals to
engage and change the world
with strength, character and skill.

C a m p u s
at a glance
Founded in 1982, Florida State University Panama City is a regional campus of a nationally recognized public university
offering smaller class sizes, personalized academic programs and faculty committed to student success. Undergraduate,
graduate and certificate programs are taught on campus or online.
Our University
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Our campus attracts high-achievers
with more than 23 career-track degree
programs including five graduate and
two certificate programs.
Student population is 59%
female and 41% male.
The campus sits on 25.66 acres with modern facilities.
In 2012-2013, 320
baccalaureate and 70 graduate
degrees were awarded.
U.S. News and World Report named
Florida State University the most
efficient university in the country in
2012 and USA Today and The Princeton
Review ranked FSU No. 4 in “Best
Value” in 2012.
top
ranked
FSU Panama City creates partnerships with industry
leaders to increase graduates' job opportunities.
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1,417 total enrolled students for fall 2012
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E nro l l m ent G rowth
In 2009, the FSU Panama City Blue
Ribbon Committee was tasked to create
a five-year vision for FSU Panama
City which would successfully move
the campus toward the overall goal
of attaining self-sufficiency. Among
the Committee’s recommendations
was to increase enrollment to 1,400
students by fall 2012. FSU Panama City
implemented a strong strategic plan
to support enrollment growth, which
greatly expanded recruitment initiatives
and marketing efforts in Northwest
Florida from Escambia to Leon counties.
These efforts have resulted in four years
of positive enrollment growth since fall
2008 and continue to generate significant
progress in meeting established goals for
FSU Panama City.
a n n u a l h e a d c o u n t f r o m 2 0 0 9 - 2 0 1 2
900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
2009
2010
2011
2012
f s u p a n a m a c i t y a l u m n i i n f l o r i d a
5%
Walton
County
3%
Washington
County
68%
Bay
County
t o t a l a l u m n i : 7 , 1 5 2 *
*Those who have completed at least 24 credit hours at
FSU Panama City.
3%
Out-of-state
11%
Other Florida
Counties
4%
Okaloosa
County
4%
Jackson
County
2%
Gulf
County
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d e g r e e s a w a r d e d
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Graduate
Undergraduate

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2011-2012 2012-2013
Academic Allocation $6,019,822 $6,000,351
Summer Allocation $188,099 $184,119
Finance and Administration $1,643,186 $1,646,856
Contracts and Grants $2,172,507 $1,646,856
Utilities $500,000 $500,000
CAMPUS B UDGET
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s t u d e n t a g e r a n g e
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
20 and younger
21-22
23-25
26-30
31-40
41 and older
s t u d e n t e n r o l l m e n t
FALL ‘11 FALL ‘12
Student FTE (Full Time Equivalent) 834 828.5
Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 366 320
Graduate Degrees Awarded 54 70
VA Students Served 98 69
Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid 73 76.5
Students with Disabilities Served 53 114
v a b e n e f i t s f o r s p r i n g 2 0 1 3
Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill — Active Duty) 9
Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) 11
Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) 50
Chapter 35 (Dependents EducationalAssistance — DEA) 9
Chapter 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill — Selected Reserves) 2

TOTAL STUDENTS SERVED 81
Unclassified 7%
Graduate 11%
Undergraduate 82%

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Class of 2013
College of Education
Elementary Education
"Being a recipient of the Jeff Berberich
Family Endowed Scholarship is truly
a blessing. Receiving the scholarship
has inspired me and keeps me reaching
for the stars. It has helped my dreams
become one step closer to reality. I will
forever be thankful."
Recipient of the
Jeff Berberich Family
Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship
Highlight
Tiffany Whitener

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C ontracts and G rants
The Office of Contracts and Grants supports FSU Panama City researchers through proposal submission, award negotiation,
account set-up and account close-out, ensuring that grants and contracts are consistent with university standards for academic
freedom, research ethics and fiscal responsibility. Although FSU Panama City is predominately focused on excellence in teaching
and student success, it has also been successful in acquiring almost $5 million in contracts and grants over the past decade.
FSU P a n a m a C i t y C o n t r a c t s a n d G r a n t s A c t i v i t y 2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 3
Principal
Dates Title of Award Investigator Amount
2011-2013 U.S. Department of the Air Force Jerome Barnes, Ph.D. $57,632.00
National Defense Education Program, Science and Technology

2011-2013 U.S. Department of the Air Force Jerome Barnes, Ph.D. $68,300.00
National Defense Education Program, Science and Technology

2008-2013 National Science Foundation Korhan Adalier, Ph.D. $510,950.00
STEM Professional Pipeline: Moving Beyond the AA Degree
2012-2013 Florida Department of Education Banyon Pelham, M.S. $849,999.80
Integrated Technology of Florida
2012-2013 Panhandle Area Educational Consortium John Smith, Ph.D. $26,999.75
STEM Scholars: Creating An Innovative Spirit
2013 Pyrolysis Tech, LLC Ahmad Hafiz, Ph.D. $18,151.13
Albizia Pellet Evaluation
2013 U.S. Department of the Navy Ginger Littleton, M.S. $116,300.96
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

2013 Florida Department of Agriculture John Smith, Ph.D. $82,000.00
Building Mosquito Research Capability at FSU Panama City
2013 Santa Rosa County Florida John Smith, Ph.D. $29,437.24
Santa Rosa County Mosquito Surveillance
2013 SkySight Technologies, LLC Mike Zinszer, Ed.S. $18,816.84
Trawl Test
2013 U.S. Coast Guard Mike Zinszer, Ed.S. $13,124.87
U.S.C.G. On-Site Didson Training
2013-2014 AT&T Foundation Ginger Littleton, M.S. $50,000.00
FSU Panama STEM Institute
TOTAL
$1,841,712.59
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Class of 2013
College of Communication
and Information
Professional Communication
“It is an honor to be the first recipient of the
Karen Hanes Endowed Scholarship. It has not
only helped me with tuition but with books as
well. This scholarship has encouraged me to
give back to students here at this University
in the future. I sincerely appreciate donors
who are willing to help students further
their education."
Recipient of the
Karen Hanes
Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship
Highlight
Erin Wommack

D E V E L O P M E N T B O A R D
Executive Committee
President: Glen McDonald
Applied Research Associates
Vice President: Jorge Gonzalez
St. Joe Company
Secretary/Treasurer: Tony Bennett
HealthSouth
Board-at-Large Designee :Joe Manning
Wells Fargo Advisors
Executive Committee Designee:
Bob McSpadden
Retired, Gulf Coast State College
Ken Shaw, Ed.D.
Dean, FSU Panama City
Board Members
Nicole Barefield, Past President
Washington County News/
Holmes CountyTimes-Advertiser
Steve Bornhoft
Doral Bank
Bill Cappleman
TermNet Merchant Services
Robert Carroll
McNeill Carroll Engineering
Hulon Crayton
Arthritis & Sports Care Center
Ray Dubuque
Retired, AT&T Florida
Leah Dunn
Gulf Resources, Dunn Properties
Tim Farrell
Farrell Realty & Insurance Agency
Michelle Ginn
ERA Neubauer Real Estate
Frank Hall
Summit Bank
Wayne Lindsey
Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Doug Messer
Advisors Financial
Mike Nichols
Nichols & Associates,
City Commissioner
Theresa Roberts
Tyndall Federal Credit Union
David Southall
Innovations Federal Credit Union
Joe Tannehill
Merrick Industries
Lisa Walters
Burke,Blue,Hutchison,Walters & Smith P.A.
John Whitlock
Centennial Bank
Keith Wilt
Resort Collection
Ex-Officio
Janice Hanks
Panama City Area Seminole Club
Al Rhodes
AFRL, Tyndall AFB
Members of the 2013 Florida State University Panama City Development Board during a monthly board meeting.
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Class of 2014
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Computer Engineering
“My family and I would like to thank the St. Joe
Community Foundation for the scholarships they
provide to FSU Panama City students. As the recipient
of the award for the upcoming year, I am truly grateful
for the financial assistance and academic recognition
that it affords me. Like many of my fellow students, I
am returning to college after starting a family.
It is very tough on young families to achieve the
American dream, and it is often difficult to focus
on studies while trying to maintain a household.
Receiving this scholarship allows some of the stress
and financial pressure to be mitigated. Thank you very
much for acknowledging and rewarding my hard work.
My family and I are grateful for your philanthropy.”
Recipient of the
St. Joe Community Foundation Challenge Grant
Scholarship
Highlight
Gordon Griffith

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S U P P O R T I N G S C H O L A R S H I P S
Endowed scholarships at Florida State University Panama City recognize and encourage superior academic accomplishment,
outstanding leadership and exemplary character among student recipients. FSU Panama City is extremely grateful to the donors
who have stepped forward to support our campus and the students we serve. Especially during these challenging economic times,
the impact of private support has never been more important to the success of FSU Panama City students.
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f o u n d a t i o n s c h o l a r s h i p a w a r d s f o r f a l l 2 0 1 2 a n d s p r i n g 2 0 1 3
Adam Arias Memorial
Applied Behavior
Analysis Autism
Tania Gonzales-Beltran
AAF Panama City
Thomas Mikulski
ATKINS
Jared Wobser
AT&T Employees
Derrick Bacon
Christine Hale
Kelly L.Ayers &
Kenneth L.Ayers III
Christian Smith
Dempsey Barron Memorial
Raelyn Mosher
Bob Barth Underwater
Research
Matt Sheffield
Bay County Teacher
of the Year
Sherry Peacock
Fredericka Berger
Benton Memorial
Chelci Pittenger
Mabelle Williams
Benton Memorial
Komal Patel
Jeff Berberich Family
TiffanyWhitener
Berg Steel Pipe Corporation
Talitha McVay
Flo Bilelo Social Work
Trethany Snider
Dr. Larson M. & Beverly J.
Bland
Jessie Sapp
Gary & Hollis Bliss
Jacquelyn Brown
Eric Garmon
Frank Brown Memorial
Optimist Club of The
Beaches
WesleyWilliams
John A. Centrone Memorial
YolandaTingler
Century 21 Bay
Brokers Council
Denise Morales
Chipola College
Transfer Scholars
Shelbra Hires
Mariah Carter
Elise Kirk
Dylan Paramore
Linda Arnold Christoff
Memorial
Panne Burke
Charles W. Clary III
Jennifer Christo
Jean Cockrell Gulf Coast
Woman's Club
Jana Walker
Community Services
Foundation of Bay County
Mary-Elizabeth Bruce
Erika Espinoza-Araiza
Meredith Finch
Hillary Maddox
Roderick Rowell
Jessica Simmons
Hope Sprayberry
AlyssaTate
Joanne Crawford Gulf Coast
Woman's Club
Kayleen Creinin
Dr. Hulon & Dinah Crayton
Tanisha Peterson
Don Crisp
Justin Harvard
Angel David Memorial
Joseph Peacock
Death By Chocolate/
Emerald Coast Business
Women's Association
Lenora Henry
Kassi Blakeley Eudaley
Jon Schaefer
Anita Darlene Freeman
Memorial
Chad Walls
GAC Contractors
Michelle Gartman
Hubert Green
ErinJohnson
KaylaToole
Gulf Coast State College
Transfer Scholars
Margaret Baker
Raisa Bell
Trevor Burch
Christopher Sponseller
BeverlyWise
Oliver Gerber
Brian Hague
Olga Melikyan
Taylor Queen
Gulf Power Foundation
Chrystal Strickland
Carla Sconiers
Walter B. Hall, Sr. Memorial
Jessica Poole
Karen Hanes
Erin Wommack
HDR
Edith Wong
John Hutt, Sr. Memorial
Joshua Kokosko
Jacqueline Isler Memorial
Virginia Monroe
Wally Jenkins Memorial
Optimist Club of The
Beaches
Itay Dreymann
Junior Service League of
Panama City
Christie Pellow
Edward Mayer Memorial
Yvonne Rule
Thomas G. & Donna P. McCoy
Optimist Club of the Beaches
Ryan Ledford
McNeil Carroll
Engineering
Frank McMahon
Mary Ola Reynolds
Miller Memorial
Heidi Miller
Miracle Strip Chapter FICPA
Falishia Chandler
Timothy Faucheux
Northwest Florida State
College Transfer Scholars
Camilo Geraldo
Liudmila Greznez
Megan Gordon
Optimist Club of the
Beaches
Katelyn Screws
Optimist Club of the
Beaches Law Enforcement
Jennifer White
Panama City Beach
Chamber Education Fund
Stephanie Garrett
Panama City Downtown
Rotary Club
Dylan Norris
Panama City Housing
Authority
Joshua Odom
Panama City Junior
Woman's Club
Caitlin Lowrey
Panama City Area
Seminole Club
Linda Michelle Good
Panhandle Educators
Federal Credit Union
Jerri Lydick
Panhandle Engineering/
James and Rose Slonina
Sarah Warren
Patronis Brothers
Foundation
Laceola Holmes
Phi Theta Kappa
Transfer Scholars
Don Nowell (GCSC)
Molly Hils (NWFSC)
Preble-Rish
Felecia Mizener
Regions Bank
Kevin Larrimore
Dr. David Skinner Memorial
EthanThomas
Society of American
Military Engineers
Panama City Post
Jared Scott
Estelle Cawthon Starling
Memorial
Elizabeth Bruening
Robert Herbert
St.Joe Community
Foundation Challenge Grant
Gordon Griffith
KatherineJensen
Oliver Pettis
St.Joe Community
Foundation
Samantha Gipson
Erin Maddox
Angel Nazary
Sarah Robbins
Sussex Bay Foundation
Stephanie Ransom
Stantec
Anna Harlson
George G.Tapper Memorial
James Kirkland
Colonel William W.Wood
Memorial
Jessica Meyer
Dr. Edward N. and June G.
Wright
RyanTate
Dr. Robert L.Young Memorial
Christy Perry

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F S U pana m a city l aunches $ 5 m i l l ion ca m paign
Florida State University Panama City celebrated a successful beginning to The Campaign for Our Community’s University
with a kick-off celebration held September 17, 2012. Since the beginning of the campaign, the campus has raised more than
$2.6 million toward the $5 million goal. While all gifts to the campus count toward the campaign, fundraising efforts are focused
on establishing a $5 million endowment for the College of Applied Studies at FSU Panama City. Earnings from the endowment
will help provide student scholarships, implement new degree programs and provide equipment and technology. Thanks to those
who have contributed to the initial success of the campaign!
F undraising
C o m m ittee
Chairman: Jorge Gonzalez
St. Joe Community Foundation
Jim Cook
Retired, Bay Medical
Bill Cramer
Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac
Buick GMC
Glen McDonald
Applied Research Associates
Bob McSpadden
Retired, Gulf Coast State College
Floyd Skinner
Skinner Tax Consulting
Joe Tannehill
Merrick Industries
Lisa Walters
Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters &
Smith, P.A.
G i f t s t o t a l o v e r p a s t f o u r y e a r s
$4,500,000$500,000 $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $3,500,000 $4,500,000
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000
$5,000,000
GOAL
f u n d s r a i s e d f o r t h e c a m p a i g n
f o u n d a t i o n i n d i c a t o r s
2011-12 2012-13
Gifts Total $820,955 $1,017,350
Endowed Funds $3,782,885 $4,542,758
Non-Endowed Funds $491,017 $593,006
Named Endowed Scholarships (cumulative) 75 82
Number of Scholarships Awarded 186 160
Scholarships Awarded $213,000 $190,000
Alumni 6,663 7,152
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10 $229,666
$0 $200K $400K $600K $800K $1M $1.2M
$557,915
$820,955
$1,017,350

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t h e c a m p a i g n f o r o u r c o m m u n i t y ' s u n i v e r s i t y *
*Recognizing cumulative gifts and pledges from July 1, 2010 through August 30, 2013.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
($100,000-$499,999)
Alfred I.duPont Foundation,Inc.
GeorgeA.Butchikas Foundation forAutism
Gulf Power Foundation,Inc.
The News Herald/Washington County
News/Holmes CountyAdvertiser/
Port St.Joe Star
The St.Joe Community Foundation,Inc.
LOYALTY CIRCLE
($50,000-$99,999)
AT&TFlorida
Willard and Linda Coram
William C.and CarolynA.Cramer
Hutt InsuranceAgency,Inc.
Marion G.and Barbara W.Nelson
Private Foundation
Floyd D.and Gloria D.Skinner
CORNERSTONE CIRCLE
($25,000-$49,999)
Advocates for Children,Inc.
Kenneth L.Ayers,Jr.
Community Services Foundation of
Bay County,Inc.
JamesT.andJana L.Cook,III
George G.&Amelia G.Tapper Foundation
FrankA.and Chrisanthi C.Hall
Wayne G.and Gail Lindsey
Nan G.Locher
Glen R.and Katrina R.McDonald/
Gerald G.McDonald
Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce
PyrolysisTech,LLC
The Family of Brenda Gail Robbins
Summit Bank
PRESIDENT'S CLUB
($10,000-$24,999)
Bense Family Foundation,Inc.
Centennial Bank
GFWC Gulf Coast Womans Club,Inc.
Gregory E.andJanna Pape
JimmyT.and Katie L.Patronis,Jr.
Jimmy L.and Frances M.Wood
CHARTER CLUB
($5,000-$9,999)
Arias Memorial GolfTournament
R.Gordon and MelissaA.Carlton
Farrell Realty & InsuranceAgency
FICPAMiracle Strip Chapter
FirstAmericanTitle Insurance Company
HealthSouth Emerald Coast
Rehabilitation Hospital
Stephen P.and Linda C.Leach
Robert L.andJ.Bernice McSpadden
Panama CityArea Seminole Club
Panama City Beach Convention &
Visitors Bureau,Inc.
Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union
The Resort Collection of
Panama City Beach
Kenneth L.andAnn K.Shaw
DEAN'S PARTNER
($1,000-$4,999)
AAF Panama City
Advisors Financial Services,Inc.
Rashda B.Albibi
Applied ResearchAssociates,Inc.
ARINC
Atkins,Inc.
Nicole P.Barefield
BayWalk-In Clinic,Inc.
BaySolutions,Inc.
Larson M.and BeverlyJ.Bland
Gary D.and Hollis H.Bliss
C.W.Roberts Contracting,Inc.
ClaireJ.Calohan
Charlie Coram's Place
Marti L.Coley
A.Michelle Council
Don andTyrene Crisp
Lorenzo N.and Nancy N.Dantzler,IV
DaveTrepanier Management
Jack DeLeon
Doral Bank
Ray E.and Sharon G.Dubuque
Neal P.and Leah O.Dunn
Linda H.Dupree
Ecological Resource Consultants,Inc.
The Emerald CoastAssociation for
BehavioralAnalysis
Timothy M.and KarenA.Farrell
Florida Probation Service
GAC Contractors
Gulf Coast Community College Foundation
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Sandra K.Halvorson
Hancock Bank
Hutchison Family Charitable
Foundation,Inc.
Dorothy L.Imperial
Isaac W.Byrd Family Foundation,Inc.
Shirley G.Jackson
Knology/WOW!
Robert C.and KathleenT.Lacher
HarryA.Murphy
Dzung Nguyen
Nichols &Associates of Bay County,Inc.
Linda L.Odum
Panama CityToyota Scion
Panama City Urological Center,P.A.
Panhandle Engineering,Inc.
Pilot Club of Panama City
Pinnacle @ Hammock Square
John S.and Gail W.Robbins
RockTenn Company
Harriet Rosborough
JenniferJ.Scoggins-Polous
Scott Rentals,Inc.
Segers Sowell StewartJohnson & Brill,P.A.
SkinnerTax Consulting,Inc.
Jerry F.and Mary S.Sowell,Jr.
William F.and Rebecca L.Spann
Spartacus Marketing Consultants,Inc.
Richard and Diane Stewart
Wayne D.and Luelle Stubbs
Sunshine Piping,Inc.
Joseph K.andAnn C.Tannehill,Sr.
Trustmark National Bank
MarvinA.Urquhart,Jr.
Walsingham Management,LLC
A.Gary and Cumi Walsingham
ElizabethJ.Walters
Leon L.and GlendaJ.Walters
Wells Fargo
Wes Pac,Inc.
August F.and Forrest S.Yanke

FSU P a n a m a C i t y C u m u l a t i v e g i f t s a n d p l e d g e s *
LEGACY SOCIETY
DEFERRED & PLANNED GIFTS
Anonymous Donor
EarldineT.Ankiewicz
Jim L.Smallwood
HERITAGE SOCIETY
($500,000 AND ABOVE)
Russell C.Holley
St.Joe Community Foundation
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
($100,000–$499,999)
Alfred I. duPont Foundation, Inc.
AT&T Florida
Community Services Foundation
of Bay County, Inc.
George A. Butchikas Foundation
for Autism
Gulf Power Foundation, Inc./
Gulf Power Company
Thomas G.and Donna P.McCoy
BettyWood McNabb
The News Herald/Washington County
News/Holmes County Advertiser/
Port St.Joe Star
Floyd D. and Gloria D. Skinner/
Skinner Tax Consulting
LOYALTY CIRCLE
($50,000–$99,999)
John J. Benton
Comcast Cablevision of Panama City
Willard and Linda Coram
William C. and Carolyn A. Cramer
The Durden Foundation,Inc.
Emerald Coast Business Women's
Association
George G. & Amelia G.Tapper Foundation
Hubert M.Green
John B. and Mary Frances Hutt,Jr./
Hutt Insurance Agency, Inc.
LamarAdvertising
Marion G. and Barbara W.
Nelson Private Foundation
Panama City HousingAuthority
Regions Bank
CORNERSTONE CIRCLE
($25,000–$49,999)
Advocates for Children,Inc.
Atkins,Inc.
Kenneth L.Ayers,Jr.
Peter M.Bardach/Sussex-Bay Foundation
Bay County Chamber of Commerce/
Junior Leadership Bay
Berg Steel Pipe Corporation
Gary D. and Hollis H. Bliss
C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
Centennial Bank
James T. and Jana L. Cook, III
Hulon E.and Dinah M.Crayton
Donald R. and Tyrene Crisp
Thomas E.David
Richard M.and KimberlyA.Dodd
Facility Leasing,Inc.
GAC Contractors
Ruth Glenn
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Frank A. and Chrisanthi C. Hall
HDR Engineering,Inc.
Junior Service League of Panama City
Kimley-Horn andAssociates,Inc.
Wayne G. and Gail Lindsey
Nan G. Locher
Glen R. and Katrina R. McDonald/
Gerald G. McDonald
McNeil Carroll Engineering,Inc.
Mary Ola Reynolds Miller
Panama City Area Seminole Club
Panama City Beach Chamber
of Commerce
Panama City Downtown Rotary Club
Panhandle Educators Federal
Credit Union
Patronis Brothers Foundation, Inc.
JimmyT.and Helen C.Patronis,Sr.
Preble-Rish,Inc
PyrolysisTech,LLC
Resort Collection
James R.Robbins
The Family of Brenda Gail Robbins
Sallie Mae,Inc.
James H. and Rosemary M. Slonina/
Panhandle Engineering, Inc.
Society ofAmerican Military Engineers
Panama City Post
Jerry F. and Mary S. Sowell,Jr.
John G.Starling,Sr.
Summit Bank
A. Gary Walsingham/
Walsingham Investments
WilsonMiller Stantec,Inc.
WJHG News Channel 7
WMBB News 13
James L. and Frances M.Wood
*Recognizing cumulative gifts and pledges through August 30, 2013.
Bold type indicates new gift/pledge between July 1, 2012 and August 30, 2013.
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PRESIDENT’S CLUB
($10,000–$24,999)
AdamArias Memorial GolfTournament
MargitA.Arias
The Bays Medical Society
Bense Family Foundation
Burke,Blue,Hutchison,Walters
& Smith,P.A.
Century 21 Bay Brokers Council
Charles W.Clary,III.
Clear Channel Radio
Coastal Community Bank
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Lorenzo N. and Nancy N. Dantzler
Ecological Resource Consultants,Inc.
FICPA Miracle Strip Chapter
Fraternal Order of Police #130
GFWC Gulf Coast Womans Club, Inc.
Patrick D.Greany
Hancock Bank
Isaac W. Byrd Family Foundation, Inc.
ITTExcelis
L-3 Communications
Marine Maintenance of Bay County,Inc.
Panama CityJunior Woman's Club
Gregory E.andJanna Pape
Jimmy T. and Katie L. Patronis,Jr.
Register's Enterprises of Bay County,LLC
Reynolds Smith and Hills,Inc.
John S. and Gail W. Robbins
RockTenn Company
Kenneth L. and Ann K. Shaw
TECO Peoples Gas Company
Elizabeth J.Walters
Leon L. and Glenda J.Walters
David P.and Caroline R.Windham
Nanci K.Wood
Edward N. and June G.Wright
CHARTER CLUB
($5,000–$9,999)
AAF Panama City
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
ARINC
Arizona Chemical Company
FrancesJoanArnold
Robert F. and Patricia Barnard
Barron,Redding,Hughes,Fite,Fensom,
Sanborn & Kiehn
Bay County Correction Facility - CCA
Bay County Land andAbstract Company
Bay County Sheriff Department
Bay Walk-In Clinic, Inc.
Larson M. and Beverly J. Bland
John L.Bozarth
CaptainAnderson's Restaurant
R. Gordon and Melissa A. Carlton
Ray E. and Sharon G. Dubuque
George N. DePuy and Kathleen
L.Valentine
Farrell Realty & Insurance Agency
First American Title Insurance Company
Fisher Brown
Charley A. and JoAn Gramling, III
Granite Construction Company
Gulf Coast State College Foundation
HealthSouth Emerald Coast
Rehabilitation Hospital
Hutchison Family Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
InterVasc
Charles S.Isler,III
JRAArchitects
Michael S.Kennedy
Kerrigan,Estess,Rankin,McLoed&Thompson
Key Electrical Supply
Stephen P. and Linda C. Leach
Rayford L.and Eugenia P.Lloyd
JohnJ.Maceluch,Jr.and Family
Mack and Eleanor Lewis Family Foundation
Robert L. and J. Bernice McSpadden
Lesley L.Miller
Thomas O.and Margarita I.Myers
Nichols & Associates of Bay County, Inc.
Erma W.Palmer
Panama City Beach Convention &
Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Toyota Scion
Park National Bank
Pilot Club of Panama City
Michael W.Reed
William B. Robinson/
Dive Rescue International
Jim L.and Nadia Smallwood
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q
Theodore S.and Barbara H.Spagenberg
Spartacus Marketing Consultants,Inc.
Sun Harbor Marina
James R. and Shirley P. Scott/
Sunshine Piping, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Trustmark National Bank
Marvin A. Urquhart,Jr.
Wells Fargo
CharlesA.Whitehead
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f o u n d a t i o n H i g h l i g h t s f r o m 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 *
Seven NEW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS ESTABLISHED
• Brenda Gail Robbins Endowed Scholarship
• David and Trish Warriner Endowed Scholarship
• Linda B. Coram Endowed Scholarship
• McDonald Family Endowed Scholarship
• Richard B. “Dick” Locher Memorial Scholarship
• Summit Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Wayne and Gail Lindsey Endowed Scholarship
DONATION LEADS TO OPENING OF ECAP CLINIC
The George A. Butchikas Foundation donated $55,000 to ECAP, bringing
their total giving to $385,000 over 11 years. A portion of the 2012-2013
donation funded and established the Camille Butchikas ECAP Clinic,
which was unveiled August 23, 2012.
ECAP CLINIC
ALFRED I. DUPONT FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP
The Alfred I. duPont Foundation gave FSU Panama City $100,000 to
establish an endowed scholarship and $50,000 in spendable scholarship
funds. The scholarship was established to assist students from Gulf,
Franklin and Bay counties.
ENDOWMENT INCREASES TO HALF A MILLION
Thanks to donations over the past year, the Endowment for the College
of Applied Studies is valued at more than half a million dollars, which
will allow FSU Panama City to award scholarships for the 2013-2014
academic year to seven students pursuing degrees in the college.
* H i g h l i g h t i n g g i f t s f r o m J u l y 1 , 2 0 1 2 t o A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 3
five DONORS STEP UP WITH $50,000 COMMITMENTS
• AT&T Foundation
• Bill and Carolyn Cramer
• John and Mary Frances Hutt
• Marion G. and Barbara W. Nelson Foundation
• Floyd and Gloria Skinner
GULF POWER AND ST. JOE DONATE $600,000 TO CAMPAIGN
Recognizing the economic development potential of the College of
Applied Studies, the Gulf Power Foundation and the St. Joe Community
Foundation committed to $300,000 each to the Endowment for the
College of Applied Studies.
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FSU Panama City
23rd Annual Golf
Classic
FSU Panama City welcomed
business leaders, alumni and
community supporters to the
23rd Annual Golf Classic at the
beautiful Hombre Golf Club. On
March 14, supporters attended
the Tournament Social & Silent
Auction, raising more than
$8,000 in silent auction proceeds.
The following day, golfers played
nine holes of golf and enjoyed a
special lunch with Coach Bobby
Bowden. Thanks to the businesses
and individuals who participated
in the tournament, FSU Panama
City raised almost $39,000 to
support the Endowment for the
College of Applied Studies and
the Campus Enrichment Fund.
FSU Panama City
Annual Dinner 2012
On October 31, 2013, more than
200 donors and community leaders
gathered at Edgewater Beach Resort
for FSU Panama City’s Annual
Dinner. FSU President Eric Barron
was the evening’s keynote speaker
and Brian Hague, FSU Panama
City Computer Science student,
shared with guests how scholarship
support has helped him pursue his
degree. Thanks to the Garnet and
Gold Table Sponsors and those
who purchased individual tickets,
FSU Panama City raised more
than $20,000 for the Endowment
for the College of Applied Studies.
At top left, Brian Hauge, scholarship recipient, and his dad, Richard. At top, center, Fred Haines, Linda Dupree, Cathy Register and Mark Register. At
top right, President Eric Barron gives keynote speech at the Annual Dinner. At middle left, Bobby Bowden with his team mates Nelson Scott, Glen
McDonald and Dean Shaw at the Golf Tournament. At bottom left, FSU Panama CIty students John Feeney, Tyler Peal, Lucas Tucker and Cody Welch.
At middle right, Bobby Bowden talked to the press at the Golf Classic. Bottom right, Ray Walker steadies himself for a putt.
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During the week-long AT&T Foundation Advanced
STEM Camp in July, local students worked with FSU
Panama City engineering students to experience the
types of learning that takes place in college engineering
courses. Students built remote-controlled airplanes
and studied the physics of flight. They worked with
educators, pilots and electrical engineers to learn the
intricacies of melding many skill sets to create an
airplane capable of not only flying, but performing
predetermined tasks.
The week culminated with students putting their new-
found aviation skills to the test. They utilized electrical
engineering to add components to their aircraft that
allowed them to complete their mission.
The AT&T Foundation awarded $50,000 to the FSU
Panama City STEM Institute in the fall of 2012 to
establish this year's AT&T Foundation Advanced
STEM Camp, to cover expenses related to the camp
and to provide equipment to be utilized in this and
future camps. The goal of the camp is to provide
motivation and opportunities for students to get
excited about becoming future STEM professionals.
"We at AT&T appreciate the ability to give back in
this innovative way that really inspires children in
our own community," said Ray Walker, Regional
Director, AT&T Florida. "We are pleased to be able
to support Florida State University Panama City in
giving these children a fun, educational and motivating
experience."
By becky kelly
LOCAL STUDENTS TAKE FLIGHT DURING
AT&T FOUNDATION STEM CAMP AT FSU PANAMA CITY
UPin the
AIR
Regional Director, AT&T Florida, Ray Walker (center) with high school STEM camp
students during the AT&T Foundation Advanced STEM Camp held in July.
"Educating out students to the highest level possible requires the active
involvement of all stakeholders, said Ginger Littleton, Executive Director
of the FSU Panama City STEM institute. "AT&T has always been a
highly involved partner in this important endeavor. It is exciting to see their
commitment realized."
In addition to the “Up in the Air” STEM Camp, STEM Camps for rising
eight graders through 12th graders focused on “Restoration Bay.” Provided
by the National Defense Education program through the Naval Surface
Warfare Center, “Restoration Bay” gave students the tools to understand
how to resolve and prevent situations similar to the recent oil spill.
Since the creation of Summer STEM Camps at FSU Panama City in 2007,
the camps have trained more than 2,000 students and 200 elementary,
school, middle school and high school teachers in the region and as far away
as Clay and Hamilton counties. For more information on the FSU Panama
City STEM Institute, visit steminstitute.org.

FACULTY NEWS & NOTES
FSU Panama City Faculty Recognized
for Excellence in Teaching
Florida State University Panama City faculty member
in psychology, Amy Polick, Ph.D., received the FSU
2012-2013 University Undergraduate Teaching Award.
The University Teaching Awards program recognizes faculty
for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Faculty are nominated by students and then selected by the
Provost’s Office for this distinction.
“Our faculty are noted for their quality teaching and their
dedication to students. It is a wonderful honor for faculty
to be nominated by students to receive a teaching award,”
said Dr. Ken Shaw, dean of FSU Panama City. “One of the
highest university honors that a professor can receive is a
University Teaching Award. We are proud and delighted
that Dr. Polick received this award as it indicates her strong
commitment to her students and to FSU Panama City.”
FSU Panama City Associate Dean Steve Leach noted, “Out
of approximately 2,000 FSU faculty, only 20 were given this
prestigious award. To be in the top 1 percent of the teaching
faculty at a university like FSU is quite an accomplishment.”
Recipients must be outstanding in the many aspects of
instruction that contribute to successful teaching and
learning. Some of the criteria include availability and
helpfulness to students, creative and innovative instructional
techniques, providing a positive role model regarding the
value of a university education, imparting a love of learning
and education and demonstrating a respect for all persons.
“Our faculty are noted for their quality teaching and their
dedication to students. It is a wonderful honor for faculty to be
nominated by students to receive a teaching award.”
ken shaw, dean, fsu panama city
Picture above: FSU Panama City Associate Dean Steve Leach, Ph.D., FSU Panama City psychology faculty member Amy Polick, Ph.D., and
FSU Panama City Dean Ken Shaw at faculty awards ceremony.

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PROVOST'S 90% LIST
The Provost's 90% list
recognizes faculty who
receive outstanding teaching
evaluations at the end of each
semester. Student evaluations
of teaching are a measure
of student satisfaction and
confidence. Excellent student
evaluations are indicative that
students feel they are receiving
a high-quality educational
experience.
FALL 2012 PROVOST'S LIST:
Hafiz Ahmad, Ph.D., P.E.
Jerome Barnes, Ph.D.
Gary Bliss, D.B.A.
Steve Bornhoft
John Crossely, Ed.D.
James Dever, Ph.D.
Robert Dinan
Kelly Forehand
Kelley Kline, Ph.D.
Chad Marzen
Al Murphy, Ph.D.
John Phillips, Ph.D.
Amy Polick, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Elisa Scherff
Michael Wallace, Ph.D.
Ed Wynot, Ph.D.
SPRING 2013 PROVOST'S LIST:
Hafiz Ahmad, Ph.D., P.E.
John Andrews
Jerome Barnes, Ph.D.
Gary Bliss, D.B.A.
Geoffrey Brooks, Ph.D.
Kelly Forehand
Sandra Halvorson, Ph.D.
Larry Hensel
Thomas Kelley, Ph.D.
Kelley Kline, Ph.D.
Judith Leclere, Ph.D.
Denise Montford
Al Murphy, Ph.D.
John Phillips, Ph.D.
Amy Polick, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Christina Rios
Marilyn Rogers
Arelene Shaheen
Michael Wallace, Ph.D.
"For many scholars and researchers teaching is a second-class activity but those of
us who love our students and thrive on their progress, teaching is the pinnacle of
academia and Dr. Amy Polick has reached that summit very early in her teaching
career,” said Dr. Jon Bailey, director of the FSU ABA master’s program. “She is
able to inspire undergraduates to reach their full potential and guide her graduate
students to new levels of professionalism. We are so lucky to have Dr. Polick on our
faculty."
Polick teaches in the Psychology department’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and serves as the director
of the FSU Early Childhood Autism Program (ECAP), a non-profit community
outreach program serving children diagnosed with autism. Polick joined FSU
Panama City in 2010 and this was her first year of eligibility for the FSU Teaching
Awards program. She was honored at the Faculty Awards Ceremony in Tallahassee
on April 24, 2013.
One of Polick’s nominators said: “Dr. Polick embodies several desirable attributes
of a successful professor: eloquent without being stodgy, patient when called upon,
willing to introduce novel presentation of subjects to facilitate learning. She has
made a difference in my life and in the lives of others, be they students, children with
autism, fellow faculty or residents within the greater community, and her drive to
improve her students, specifically, is without equal.”
“I am so thrilled to be given this honor, and as an FSU alumna,this award is even
more special to me. Like many faculty at FSU I work very hard to provide the best
experiences for our students, and to be recognized for it is very exciting. As a teacher,
I strive most to make a real difference with students,” Polick said, “and to learn that
I have succeeded is the best accomplishment I could hope for.”
FSU PANAMA CITY SOCIAL WORK FACULTY NAMED ‘EDUCATOR
OF THE YEAR’
Social Work faculty member
Claire Calohan was named
Social Work Educator of the
Year by the Emerald Coast Unit
of the National Association of
Social Workers (NASA), Florida
Chapter.
Calohan, a research associate
at Florida State’s Panama City
campus, has served as adviser
to the Society of Student Social
Workers for 13 years, was the
2005 president of the Bay County
Mental Health Association, chair
of the Emerald Coast Unit of
National Association of Social
Workers (NASW) and member
of the state board of NASW.
Social Work faculty member Claire Calohan (right) with
FSU Panama City Social Work graduate student Suzanne
Clark, LCSW.

Front row, left to right, Jim McCoy, Ph.D., English*; Sandra Halvorson, Ph.D., Communication; Christian Rios, M.S., Elementary Education; John
Crossley, Ed.D., Recreation, Tourism and Events; Parmjet Cobb, Ph.D.*, Mathematics; and Dorothy Imperial, Ph.D., Elementary Education. Second row,
left to right, Donna Trafford, M.S., Recreation, Tourism and Events; Jennifer-Scoggins-Polious, M.S., Social Science Interdisciplinary; John Andrews,
J.D., Public Safety and Security; Shaun Saxon, M.S., Library and Learning Center; Banyon Pelham, M.S., Public Safety and Security; and Arlene
Shaheen, M.S.W., Social Work. Third row, left to right: Melissa Carlton, M.S., Computer Science; Tom Kelley, Ph.D., Public Safety and Security; and Mike
Wallace, Ph.D., Communication. Fourth row, left to right: Mike Zinszer, Ed.S., Public Safety and Security; Rosemary Prince, M.S., Event Management;
John Smith, Ph.D., Contracts and Grants-Entomology; Amy Polick, Ph.D., Psychology; Al Murphy, Ph.D., Psychology; Claire Calohan, M.S.W., Social
Work; Kelley Kline, Ph.D., Psychology; and Hafiz Ahmad, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering. Back row, left to right: Steve Leach, Ph.D., Computer Science;
Ken Shaw, Ed.D., Dean; Stan Lindsay, Ph.D., Communication; Gary Bliss, D.B.A., Business Administration; Korhan Adalier, Ph.D., Civil Engineering;
Clay Hughes, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering; Derek Hillison, Ph.D., Business Administration; Geoffrey Brooks, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering; and Ahmet
Pamuk, Ph.D., P.E., Civil Engineering. Not pictured: Dale Nute, Ph.D., Public Safety and Security; Jerome Barnes, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering; Mark
Feulner, M.A., M.S., Public Safety and Security; Chris Lacher, Ph.D., Computer Science; Katharine Davis, M.S., Elementary Education; and Marion
Fesmire, Ed.D., Elementary Education. *McCoy and Cobb are new, full-time faculty for 2013-2014.
"it has been an honor to be a part of the development of social
work students and to watch them as they move from students to
professional social workers."
Claire Calohan, Social Work faculty, FSU Panama City
She also was named a Notable ’Nole for the Panama City
campus in 2004.
“Since joining the faculty at the Panama City campus in
1999, it has been an honor to be a part of the development
of social work students and to watch them as they move
from students to professional social workers,” Calohan said.
“The unit awards given by the Florida chapter of the National
Associate of Social Workers to Pam Graham and Claire
Calohan are an affirmation of their extensive experience, skills
and dedication,” said Nicholas Mazza, dean of the college
and the Patricia V. Vance Professor of Social Work. “This
speaks well for the College of Social Work’s commitment to
being student-centered and engaged with the community.”
The National Association of Social Workers, Florida
Chapter, is composed of 18 units located throughout the
state. The members of each unit submit nominations for
specific awards. Then an awards committee in each unit
selects the award recipients.
floridastate universitypanamacity's full-time faculty

N STUDENT GOVERNMENT
COUNCIL
AWARDS
Each year, the FSU Panama City
Student Government Council
recognizes Florida State University
Panama City faculty and staff
members who have gone above and
beyond to help students and
promote the campus.
For the 2012-2013 school year,
the Student Government Council
recognized the following recipients for:
Faculty Member
of the Year:
Tom Kelley, Ph.D.
Adjunct of the Year:
Kevin (Scott) Ervin
Staff Member of the Year:
Darren DeDario
Registered Student
Organization
of the Year:
American Advertising Federation &
Psychology Club (tie)
Registered Student
Organization Advisor
of the Year:
Mike Wallace, Ph.D.
(American Advertising Federation)
_
Florida State University Panama City won top honors at the American Advertising
Federation Panama City 2013 ADDY Awards gala. Students and staff entries
received a total of five silver ADDYs, three gold ADDYs and the prestigious
Judge’s Choice Award.
The ADDY Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative
competition recognizing and rewarding creative excellence in the field of
advertising. The local ADDY Awards is the first of a three-tier competition.
All Gold ADDY award winners at the local level are forwarded to the regional
competition where winners move up to the national finals.
The Student ADDY Awards recognize and reward creative excellence by students
and is a program specially designed for college students. The Student ADDY
Awards is also a three-tiered competition, occurring in conjunction with the
professional ADDY Awards and judged using the same criteria.
Miranda Adams, Corporate and
Public Communications student:
1. Silver ADDY, Advertising,
Malibu Ad 2. Gold ADDY,
Photography, Black and White,
“Naptime” 3. Gold ADDY,
Photography, Color, “Butterfly”
Kevin Elliott, Corporate and
Public Communications student:
1. Silver ADDY, Advertising, “It’s
Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible”
2. Silver ADDY, Advertising, “Say
Something Great"
Professional Awards:
Student Awards:
Office of Advacement Staff:
1. Silver ADDY, Collateral Poster,
FSU Panama City Public Safety
and Security Posters 2. Silver
ADDY, Collateral Annual Report,
FSU Panama City 2011-2012
Annual Report 3. Gold ADDY,
Integrated Campaign, Florida State
University Panama City “Now
Admitting Freshmen” 4. Judge’s
Choice, Integrated Campaign,
Florida State University Panama
City “Now Admitting Freshmen"
Bringing Home the
Gold{and Silver}
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“There’s something that distinguishes a great university from an
extraordinary university — and that is you; our graduates are all
over the world. They give back to the university, work hard on their
jobs and give back to society."
~Dean Ken Shaw
On May 5, 2013, Florida State University Panama City honored its graduates at commencement. A total
of 351 degrees were awarded for the 2012 - 2013 academic year (292 bachelor’s degrees and 59 master’s
degrees). FSU President Eric J. Barron and FSU Panama City Dean Ken Shaw presided over the ceremony
and actor, writer and communication professional Thom Gossum, Jr. delivered the commencement address
to graduates.

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Community's
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Building an Endowment
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The new College of Applied Studies at FSU Panama
City was approved by the FSU Board of Trustees
in June 2010 and allows the campus to more easily
respond to workforce needs in our area. We invite
you to support The Campaign for Our Community’s
University by helping us build an endowment for
tomorrow’s jobs. Our goal is to establish a $5 million
endowment for the College of Applied Studies by
2017, which will allow FSU Panama City to establish
student scholarships, implement new degree programs
and provide new equipment and technology.
To learn how you can support our community’s
university, contact Mary Beth Lovingood at
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